We are looking for a qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher to prepare small children for the next level by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A teacher of young children must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and age-appropriate educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for very young children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, the arts etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Classroom experience as a Teacher of young children
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and infant/toddler educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical curriculum
• Full time/5 days per week

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,324.00 - $50,252.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• infant/toddler/classroom: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Mandated reporter training certificate (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• Annual physical (Preferred)

Work Location: In person